Alison Gray

Based in Gowling WLG's Calgary branch, Alison Gray excels as a partner, where she spearheads a wide-ranging commercial litigation portfolio. Her expertise spans intricate legal battles, notably in civil fraud, banking disputes, energy sector disagreements, and class actions.

Gray is renowned for her adept handling of civil fraud cases, overseeing every facet from investigations to enforcement strategies. Her proficiency includes securing rare judicial orders like Anton Pillar and Mareva injunctions and collaborating closely with corporate security teams.

Her engagements with banks and financial entities involve navigating complex matters such as fraud recovery, conversion claims, and issues arising from bills of exchange and customer contracts.

Within the energy sector, Gray's acumen covers a gamut of disputes related to royalties, operating agreements, leases, and significant infrastructure and oil sands projects across western Canada. Her legal battles often involve CO&O agreements, farm-outs, CAPL standards, and pipeline and oil sands project disputes.

Gray's courtroom experience is vast, with appearances in all Alberta courts and multiple jurisdictions across Canada, including federal courts. Her commitment to legal education is evident in her role as a sessional instructor at the University of Calgary, where she shares her knowledge in Insurance Law and Trial Advocacy Skills.

Beyond her professional duties, Gray dedicates her efforts to the legal community and broader societal issues. She plays active roles in the Women's Legal Education and Action Fund, the Association of Women Lawyers, and Calgary Legal Guidance, contributing significantly to legal education and advocacy.

Her practice areas are diverse, encompassing construction and engineering, energy, litigation and dispute resolution, commercial litigation, insurance and professional liability, banking litigation, class actions, and medical defence and health law. Gray's multifaceted legal career showcases her as a pillar of strength in Calgary's legal landscape, marked by her dedication to her clients and the community.